IndyStar is recognizing the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Indiana high school athletes of the week. Top Hoosier athletes are nominated by their athletic directors and coaches. For more information about our Indiana Sports Awards, contact Matthew VanTryon at matthew.vantryon@indystar.com or Matthew Glenesk at matthew.glenesk@indystar.com. These athletes were chosen for the week ending Dec. 9.

Boys Basketball

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Aaron Henry led Ben Davis to a state championship last season.(Photo: Matt Kryger/IndyStar)

Aaron Henry, Ben Davis

In a three-game span against Franklin Central, Terre Haute North and Terre Haute South, Henry scored a combined 62 points and pulled down 33 rebounds. In the Terre Haute South game alone, Henry scored 31 points and 10 rebounds. The senior is averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Girls Basketball

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Mackenzie Blazek, Whiteland(Photo: Jenna Watson/IndyStar)

Mackenzie Blazek, Whiteland

In a win over Martinsville, Blazek scored 29 points and had 23 rebounds, nine blocks and seven assists. Earlier that week in a win over Triton Central, she scored 28 points and added nine rebounds. The senior center is averaging 17 points and 14 rebounds per game for the Warriors, who are 9-1 on the season. She has signed to play basketball at University of Illinois.

Boys Swimming

Jackson Vanwanzelee, Plainfield(Photo: Courtesy of Curt Vanwanzelee)

Jackson VanWanzeele, Plainfield

On Dec 5, VanWanzeele captured victory in the 100 Butterfly versus local powerhouse Franklin Community, posting a time of 53.05, which ranks among the top 12 times posted in the state this season. VanWanzeele is a sophomore and currently ranks 11 overall in state swimming.

Girls Swimming

Just weeks into the season Whiteley has had a record-breaking season. She broke the Centerville record in the 50 free with a 25.35 in a dual meet against Connersville. In that same meet, she also took home the 100 free. Whitely also dominated the Eastern Hancock Invitational, winning the 50 free, 100 backstroke, 200 medley relay and 200 free relay.

Wrestling

Tanner Dreher, Covington(Photo: Courtesy of Covington High School)

Tanner Dreher, Covington

Dreher is 8-1 on the season after going 5-0 at the North Putnam tournament. Dreher wrestles in the 182 pound weight class.

The third-annual Sports Awards will honor hundreds of high school athletes nominated from across Indiana, with 28 awards for specific sports as well as at-large honors such as Male and Female Athletes of the Year.